Steiner Technologies

What Steiner Technologies does

Steiner Technologies, Inc. is a family-owned machinery manufacturer founded in 1968 and headquartered at 180 Perinton Parkway in Fairport, New York (11-50 employees). The company is the OEM manufacturer of the Autofacer automatic back counterboring tool system — a mechanical-clutch-based device that opens and closes a cutting blade on the backside of a workpiece, eliminating the need to flip and re-fixture parts. Steiner offers the broadest range of activation methods in its category (cone, flywheel, torque bar, extended range, air/coolant, pad/ring, bearing-guided, plus the KA Series for subsea gate valves), with thru-hole sizes from Ø0.250 to 7.000 inches and reaches of 4+ feet.

Beyond its own Autofacer line, Steiner is the exclusive North American importer and reseller of three German heritage brands: H. Bilz (manual back counterboring and offset boring bars, modular front counterboring), JBO (thread mills, thread gages, thread cutting/rolling dies, PCD/CBN diamond tooling, founded 1849), and Hahnreiter (premium German taps, founded 1867). It also resells Calidus custom shrink-fit holders and Tschorn floating die holders. The combined portfolio covers the full precision cutting tool workflow for back counterboring, thread manufacturing, thread gauging, and custom toolholding.

The business model is sales-led with a hybrid distribution structure: a North American network of independent manufacturer representative agencies covers all US states and Canadian provinces, while an international dealer/distributor network spans the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Czech Republic, Sweden, South Africa, Canada, and Mexico. Pricing is quote-based for custom tools following a 5-step process (assessment, quote, design, production, delivery/service), with unit pricing on standard stocked products (Autofacers ~$720-877, thread mills ~$190-280). End customers span oil & gas (subsea gate valves, hydraulic cylinders), heavy equipment/construction machinery, aerospace/defense, plumbing/fluid handling, and job shops, with case studies demonstrating 80%+ process time reduction, 10x tool life improvement, and 36% cycle time reduction in quantified applications.

Name

Steiner Technologies

Legal name

Steiner Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://steinertechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned precision cutting tool manufacturer (founded 1968, Fairport NY) that is the OEM of the Autofacer automatic back counterboring system and exclusive North American reseller of H. Bilz, JBO, and Hahnreiter tooling brands, serving oil & gas, heavy equipment, aerospace, and industrial manufacturers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cutting Tool Sales: One-time sale of precision cutting tools including Autofacer systems, thread mills, thread gages, PCD/CBN tooling, manual back counterboring tools, offset boring bars, thread cutting/rolling dies, taps, and custom shrink-fit tool holders. Mix of standard stocked products and custom-built-to-specification tools.
2. Custom Tool Design & Manufacturing: Engineered custom tooling solutions designed to customer specifications. Design phase followed by production, with approval drawings and 3D model files provided. Quality and operations team monitors production with final inspection prior to shipment.
3. Aftermarket & Replacement Parts: Replacement cutter blades, pilots, and components for installed tool systems. Technical service and support including first tool runoff assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Steiner Technologies is an OEM manufacturer of the Autofacer automatic back counterboring tool system and supplies precision cutting tools including thread mills, thread gages, taps, and PCD/CBN tooling. The company also serves as the exclusive North American importer and reseller of H. Bilz, JBO, and Hahnreiter precision tooling products. Its offerings target industrial manufacturers requiring high-precision machining and threading solutions.

Product overview

Steiner Technologies is a family-owned cutting tool manufacturer and OEM of the Autofacer since 1968, offering a comprehensive portfolio of reverse machining and thread-making solutions. The product lineup centers on the Autofacer automatic back counterboring tool system (available in cone-activated, flywheel-activated, torque bar-activated, coolant-activated, and bearing-guided configurations), complemented by Hermann Bilz manual back counterboring tools (TU-Series) and offset entry boring bars. Thread-making capabilities are covered through JBO premium thread mills (GF SHARK series, shell-type, and combination tools), JBO thread gages (plug, ring, and MultiCheck depth gages), JBO thread cutting and rolling dies, and Hahnreiter taps. Diamond tooling includes JBO custom PCD/CBN tools for precision machining. Front counterboring is addressed through Hermann Bilz modular systems, and custom toolholding is available via Calidus shrink-fit holders. The company also serves as the exclusive importer and reseller of H. Bilz, JBO, and Hahnreiter products for North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autofacer Automatic Back Counterboring Tool System

Quantifiable outcome

• Part process time reduced by 80%+
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• H. Bilz (Hermann Bilz)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive importer and reseller of H. Bilz precision manual back counterboring tools, offset entry boring bars, and modular front counterboring tools for North America. H. Bilz is a German manufacturer known for the TU-Series manual back counterboring system and Bilz Powerbore tools.
• JBO (Johs. Boss GmbH + Co. KG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive importer and reseller of JBO premium thread milling cutters, thread gages (plug, ring, depth gages), thread cutting and rolling dies, PCD/CBN diamond tooling, and combination thread milling tools for North America. Founded 1849, JBO is Europe's leading manufacturer of precision threading tools with 175+ years of heritage.
• HahnreitercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive importer and reseller of Hahnreiter premium German taps for North America. Hahnreiter is a family-owned German manufacturer of HSS-E taps in business since 1867, offering hand taps, machine taps, cold forming taps, and taps for automatic lathes.
• Mollart EngineeringregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealer for Steiner products in the United Kingdom. Mollart Engineering, established 1929, has engineering facilities in Chessington, Surrey and Resolven, South Wales, serving industries including Semi-conductor, Oil and Gas, Medical, Automotive, Telecommunications, Defence, Nuclear and Aerospace.
• TECNIMETAL S.r.l. (Italy)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealer for Steiner products in Italy. TECNIMETAL has distributed and provided technical support for deburring, finishing, roll burnishing, CNC marking, automation, and technical fasteners since 1981.
• Iraupen URMA (Spain)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealer and technical partner for Steiner products in Spain, headquartered in Donostia-San Sebastián. Founded 1980, Iraupen URMA focuses on high-precision cutting tools and technical services for aerospace, automotive, renewables, oil & gas, and general machining industries.
• DANA Tool A/S (Denmark)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealer for Steiner products in Denmark. DANA Tool has been a reliable total supplier since 1993, focusing on commitment, flexibility, and technical know-how with long-term customer-supplier relationships.
• Spectra Carbide Tooling Technology (South Africa)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealer for Steiner products in Southern Africa. Spectra delivers quality solutions for metal turning, milling, threading, drilling, broaching and grooving requirements, supplying the latest cutting tool technology.
• Expertech Distribution & Technologies Inc. (Canada)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealer for Steiner products in Canada, represented by Peter Seessle. Serves Canadian manufacturing market with precision cutting tool solutions.
• Supply Chain Management of MexicoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealer for Steiner products in Mexico, represented by Samuel Dider Duran Cortes. Provides supply chain management and tooling distribution services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Guhring: German manufacturer of precision cutting tools including drills, taps, thread mills, and PCD tooling. Comparable to Steiner as a family-owned European-origin tooling specialist with deep threading and counterboring capabilities for industrial OEMs.
• Seco Tools: Sweden-based metal cutting solutions provider (part of Sandvik since 2024 prior independent). Offers milling, turning, drilling, and threading tools; directly comparable to Steiner through its premium threading portfolio and global industrial customer base.
• Tungaloy Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of carbide cutting tools including milling, turning, drilling, and threading products, owned by IMC Group. Comparable to Steiner through its threading and milling portfolio targeting automotive, aerospace, and general machining customers.
• Kennametal: US-listed manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant solutions serving aerospace, defense, transportation, and energy. Comparable to Steiner through its tungsten carbide cutting tools, threading offerings, and engineered component solutions for industrial OEMs.
• ISCAR (IMC Group): Israeli-headquartered metal cutting tool manufacturer owned by IMC Group, offering turning, milling, drilling, and grooving tools. Comparable to Steiner as a global cutting tool specialist serving heavy industry and aerospace with proprietary tooling geometries.
• OSG Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of taps, end mills, drills, and thread mills serving aerospace, automotive, and moldmaking. Comparable to Steiner through its thread mill product family and direct OEM relationships with manufacturers globally.
• Walter Tools (Walter AG): German cutting tool specialist within the United Grinding Group, offering milling, turning, drilling, and threading tools. Comparable to Steiner through its premium threading product lines and precision tool solutions serving automotive and general engineering.
• Sandvik Coromant: Part of Sandvik AB, a global leader in metal cutting tooling offering turning, milling, drilling, and threading solutions. Directly comparable to Steiner as a cutting tool manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, and general engineering with a much broader portfolio and global scale.

Direct peers

• Hermann Bilz (H. Bilz): German manufacturer of back counterboring and boring tools, including the TU-Series manual back counterbore system and Powerbore tools. Directly comparable to Steiner's H. Bilz distribution business — in fact the same product line — making it the closest functional peer.
• Emuge-Franken: German manufacturer of taps, thread mills, and thread rolling tools; also produces shrink-fit holders and precision clamping. Highly comparable to Steiner's JBO and Hahnreiter thread cutting/rolling offerings and competes in similar aerospace and automotive thread machining segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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